The Professional Education Program is unique in the elections profession. It is the ONLY program of continuing professional education which specializes in voter registration and elections administration. It is intended for those who want to demonstrate their dedication to excellence through a career-long commitment to improving their skills and staying at the top of this profession.

The program was created by The Election Center with the cooperation and guidance of Auburn University's Master's in Public Administration faculty who also serve as the principal instructors. Participants receive Election Center credit towards the achievement of the profession's highest designation as Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) and they receive continuing education units (CEUs) from Auburn University.

This part of our website is still under development. For now, you can view the courses offered in the Professional Education Program, and see which courses are offered this year. You have twelve years to complete 12 Core Courses which, along with other requirements, can lead to the CERA standing.

The courses are offered in conjunction with Election Center workshops and the National Conference at locations throughout the U.S. every year. In the year 2000, courses will be offered in February, April, July and August at four different cities. (See EVENTS 2000 on this website).

The Professional Education Program manual, the complete explanation of the program and its requirements, will be available from this site in the future. You will be able to download the manual and print it out for yourself. Should you desire a printed copy up until that time, send an email to services@electioncenter.org and request a Professional Education Program manual. You also may receive a manual by faxing a request the National Headquarters at 281-293-0453.

More than 500 of your colleagues around the nation have taken one or more courses in the Professional Education Program. We look forward to having you enroll in this challenging programming which leads to the pursuit of excellence in your profession.

The Professional Education Program was honored as the most outstanding continuing education program in America by the National University Continuing Education Association.